Phenomenal Phelps Facts
Week of March 30, 2026
Message from Ms. Scheufele
What a week at Phelps! Our students have been busy learning, growing, and showing us every day what they’re capable of. We were also lucky to welcome a special visitor, Pat the Patriot, whose visit brought so much excitement and joy to our school. A huge hit with everyone! Special thanks to Michaela Connors who wrote a grant request to the Rockland Education Foundation. The REF fully funded this visit for our students.
As we look ahead, MCAS for grades 3 and 4 is coming up on April 7 and 8. We will continue preparing in ways that help students feel confident and ready, while keeping the days as calm and supportive as possible.
Thank you to all the families who participated in parent-teacher conferences this week. Your partnership makes a tremendous difference and helps us support each child in meaningful ways.
Wishing you all a restful weekend and looking forward to another great week together at Phelps!
Spring Enrichment Activities--Live Sign Up--Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 pm
After-School Enrichment Is Back!
We’re excited to offer five fun after-school classes starting the week of April 13! Sign-ups open Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 pm. Check out the attached document for class descriptions, dates, cost, and pick-up details.
Please note: The sign-up links won’t go live until March 31 at 5:00 pm—clicking them before then will give an error.
This session’s classes include: Spring Crafts, Spring Watercolor Painting, Lego Brick Builders, Pix Bricks Arts & Crafts, and Deal & Play Card Games.
We can’t wait for another great round of enrichment!
Boston Red Sox Day--April 2
In honor of the April 3 Boston Red Sox home opener, we encourage students to wear their Red Sox gear or red, white, and/or blue to support the team. As we have no school on April 3, we will support them on April 2!
School Picture Day--Monday, April 6
Phelps Spring School Picture Day is Monday, April 6. Be on the lookout for information about this day in your child's folder.
Save the Dates--Grade 3 & 4 MCAS Dates for 2026 & Music Performance Dates
Here are the Grade 3 and 4 MCAS dates for Spring 2026:
English/Language Arts: April 7 & 8, 2026
Math: May 13 & 14, 2026
Please put these dates in your calendar to be sure your child in grades 3 or 4 attends school on these days.
Here are the concert dates for Grades 1-4:
Open to Families--Phelps Cafeteria
April 14--Grade 3 Music Performance
- 8:15-8:45 am--Mrs. Panos' Second Grade Classes
- 9:00-9:30 am--Mr. Popadic's Second Grade Classes
Rockland Public Schools District Calendar
Important Upcoming Events
March 31 PAC Meeting--Phelps Library--6-7 pm
April 2--Boston Red Sox Day!
* In honor of the April 3 home opener, wear your Boston Red Sox gear or red, white, and blue!
April 3--Good Friday, NO SCHOOL
April 6--Spring School Picture Day
April 7-8 MCAS ELA Grades 3 & 4
April 9--Early Release, 10:45 am Dismissal
April 10--Grade 2 Field Trip--New England Aquarium
April 13--After School Enrichment Spring Sessions Begin (see sign up information above)
April 13-May 1--Fun Run Fundraising
Actual Fun Run is May 7 (on early release day)
April 14--Grade 3 Music Performance
8:15-8:45 am Mrs. Panos’ Classes
9:00-9:30 Mr. Popadic’s Classes
April 20-24 Spring Break--NO SCHOOL
Save the Dates for Grades 3 & 4:
MCAS ELA Dates:
April 7 and 8, 2026
MCAS Math Dates
May 13 and 14, 2026
Phelps Elementary School – Parent Contact Guide
We want every family to know who to contact for questions, concerns, or support. Here’s a quick guide to help you connect with the right person:
Main Office Issues:
Jean Maloney, Administrative Assistant--jmaloney@rocklandschools.org--Questions/Information about attendance, records, court documents, address/email changes, general school information, registration/enrollment, moving/withdrawal
Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant--bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org--Kid Account/Dismissal changes and questions
Principal
Michelle Scheufele--mscheufele@rocklandschools.org– Oversees school vision, daily classroom visits, curriculum, instruction, and social-emotional learning. Contact for schoolwide questions or issues needing additional attention.
Grades 1 & 2 (First Floor)
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Administrator: Kelsey Holbrook--kholbrook@rocklandschools.org
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School Adjustment Counselor: Taryn Muolo-tmuolo@rocklandschools.org
Grades 3 & 4 (Second Floor)
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Administrator: Chase Eschauzier--chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org
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School Adjustment Counselor: Holly Gage-hgage@rocklandschools.org
Additional Student Services
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Amanda MacMillan – Special Education Coordinator--amacmillan@rocklandschools.org
Contact for questions about services, evaluations, and IEPs. -
Allie Sgambato – School Psychologist--asgambato@rocklandschools.org
Provides evaluations, IEP services, and crisis support. -
Beth Peckham – School Psychologist--epeckham@rocklandschools.org
Supports Phelps part-time with evaluations and IEP services. Shani McGarry--School Nurse--smcgarry@rocklandschools.org
Parent Tips
✅ For classroom or day-to-day issues, always start with your child’s teacher.
✅ For grade-level or social-emotional concerns, contact the administrator or adjustment counselor for your child’s grade.
✅ For special education questions, contact Amanda MacMillan.
✅ For schoolwide questions or issues needing additional attention, contact Principal Scheufele.
Main Office & Guidance Staff
If you have any questions or concerns, here are some staff members you can call or email:
Jean Maloney, School Administrative Assistant, jmaloney@rocklandschools.org
Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant (Kidaccount/Dismissal), bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org
Nichole Dever, Title One Secretary, ndever@rocklandschools.org
Michelle Scheufele, Principal, mscheufele@rocklandschools.org
Kelsey Holbrook, Assistant Principal for Grades 1 & 2 & Title One Director, kholbrook@rocklandschools.org
Chase Eschauzier, Assistant Principal for Grades 3 & 4, chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org
Amanda MacMillan, Phelps Special Education Coordinator, amacmillan@rocklandschools.org
Allison Sgambato, School Psychologist, asgambato@rocklandschools.org
Elizabeth Peckham, School Psychologist, epeckham@rocklandschools.org
Taryn Muolo, School Adjustment Counselor for Grades 1 & 2, tmuolo@rocklandschools.org
Holly Gage, School Adjustment Counselor for Grades 3 & 4, hgage@rocklandschools.org
Traci Johnson, School Adjustment Counselor (shared with Esten), tjohnson@rocklandschools.org
Shani McGarry, Nurse, smcgarry@rocklandschools.org